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Curriculum » Social Studies » Grade 5 Goals
GOAL 1: The learner will understand and apply geographic skills.
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the world in spatial terms
    1. Identify relative and absolute location (6.5: A 1, 2, 4, 5, 6)
    2. Identify factors influencing location (6.5: A 5)
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of places and regions
    1. Identify physical features (6.5: B 1, 2, 3)
    2. Identify physical regions (6.5: B 2; C 1, 2)
    3. Identify cultural regions (6.5: B 2, 3)
    4. Identify time zones (6.5: B 1)
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of human systems
    1. Identify land use and natural resources (6.5: D 1; E 1, 4)
    2. Identify population density (6.5: D 2, 3, 5)
    3. Understand immigration, colonization, settlement patterns (6.5: D 5, 6)
    4. Understand trade (products) (6.5: D 4, 6)
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of environment & society
    1. Identify political regions (6.5: E 5)
    2. Identify economic regions (6.5: E 5)

GOAL 2: The learner will demonstrate knowledge of United States history in order to understand life and events in the past and how they relate to the present and future. Based on State Standards, the following objectives will be met by teaching the areas of: Three Worlds Meet (to 1620); Colonization and Settlement (1585-1763); Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820); Expansion and Reform (1801-1861); Civil War and Reconstruction.
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of time patterns and relationships among events. (6.3: A – F)
    1. Identify sequence of events
    2. Identify chronology
    3. Identify cause and effect
  2. Develop historical understanding (6.3: A)
    1. Understand the connection between past and present
    2. Make comparisons between past and present
    3. Appreciate historical empathy
  3. Understand the importance of individuals across time and place (6.3: B 1-3; C 1; D 1, 4; F 1)
    1. Identify leaders and achievers
    2. Identify founders and first persons
    3. Recognize contributions to change
  4. Understand the importance of events across time and place (6.3: B 1-3; C 1-2; D 1, 4; F 1, 3)
    1. Describe impacts and turning points
    2. Identify revolutions and transformations
    3. Recognize the importance of debates and controversies
  5. Understand origins, spread, and influence (6.3: B 1-3; C 1-2; D 3-5; E 1-2; F 1)
    1. Describe growth and expansion
    2. Explain development of ideas

GOAL 3: The learner will demonstrate the ability to understand civics and government.
  1. Understand American patriotic identity (6.1: B 2)
    1. Identify flags, symbols, anthems, mottoes, and pledges
    2. Appreciate patriotic customs, celebrations, and traditions
  2. Understand civic values
    1. Recognize and respect authority figures (6.1: D 1, 2)
    2. Accept and respect others (6.1: D 1, 2)
    3. Work for the common good (6.1: A 1)
  3. Understand the democratic principles
    1. Identify citizens as the source of government's authority (6.1: C 3; D 1, 3)
    2. Recognize due process and equal protection under the law (6.1: C 2; D 2)
    3. Recognize majority rule and minority rights (6.1: A 1; B 2)
    4. Identify the principles of government by law (6.1: A 1; C 2)
  4. Understand rights, freedoms, and responsibilities of citizens
    1. Identify voting rights, property rights, civil rights, and human rights (6.1: D 1)
    2. Recognize freedom of expression, worship, assembly, and movement (6.1: C 2, 5; D 1)
    3. Identify personal and civic responsibilities (6.1: D 1)
  5. Understand the Constitution and American Democracy
    1. Understand democratic institutions (6.1: C 1)
    2. Understand democratic processes (6.1: C 2, 3)

GOAL 4: The learner will acquire an understanding of key economic principles in relation to individuals, institutions, and governments.
  1. The learner will demonstrate economic literacy (6.4: A)
    1. Identify how needs and wants change from childhood to old age and the impact of planning, spending, and saving.
    2. Demonstrate an awareness of the law of supply and demand.
    3. Identify goods and services provided by local, state, and national governments and how they are supported by taxes.
    4. Identify characteristics of basic economic systems such as; traditional (barter and trade) and market (capitalism).
  2. The learner will demonstrate an understanding of economics and society (6.4: B)
    1. Identify the many ways federal, state, and local governments raise funds to meet the need for public facilities and government services.
    2. Describe how societies have been affected by industrialization and by different political and economic philosophies.
    3. Describe how inventions and innovations have improved standards of living over the course of history.
  3. The learner will demonstrate an understanding of personal financial management (6.4: C)
    1. Understand different ways to save money, including checking and savings accounts.
    2. Demonstrate an awareness in cost between cash and credit purchases.
    3. Describe how people make financial choices that have costs, benefits, and consequences.
    4. Construct a simple personal savings/spending plan.
    5. Compare education requirements and expected income of different occupations.
    6. Demonstrate ability to compare prices of items from different sellers.
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